PINNACLE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS INC

AUTHORIZED

DBA: PINNACLE

2206 TOLEDO RD, ELKHART, IN, 46516-5538|(574) 294-6200

USDOT

856735

MC Number

377933

Fleet Size

86

Total Drivers

80

FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 30, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.

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Safety overview

PINNACLE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in ELKHART, Indiana, operating 86 power units with 80 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 1.8% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 7 crashes on file (1 fatal). FMCSA records show 112 inspections for this carrier.

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BASIC scores

Under review

CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.

BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.

Out-of-service rates vs. national average

An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.

Driver OOS rate1.8%
National average6.7%
Vehicle OOS rate54.4%
National average23.4%

For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Indiana is 12.5% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 29.8% across 46,436 carriers.

Company details

Entity Type
N/A
Carrier Operation
Interstate
Operation Classification
Authorized For Hire
Cargo Carried
N
Hazmat
No
Safety Rating Date
N/A

Inspections

112

Total

62%

Driver %

Driver Inspections112
Vehicle Inspections68
Driver OOS Rate1.8%
Vehicle OOS Rate54.4%

Insurance on file

Liability (BIPD)

Clear Blue Insurance Company — eff. Jun 1, 2026

$1,000,000ACTIVE

Cargo

Not on file

Surety Bond

Not on file

Trust Fund

Not on file

Source: FMCSA Motus. Imported Aug 4, 2026. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.

Crash history

7

Total Crashes

Fatal Crashes1
Injury Crashes0
Tow Crashes7

Frequently asked questions

Is PINNACLE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS INC authorized to operate?

CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for PINNACLE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS INC (USDOT #856735) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.

What is PINNACLE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS INC's safety record?

PINNACLE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS INC has 112 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 7 matching crashes. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.

How many trucks does PINNACLE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS INC operate?

PINNACLE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS INC operates 86 power units with 80 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.

Does PINNACLE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS INC transport hazardous materials?

No. PINNACLE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.

Where is PINNACLE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS INC located?

PINNACLE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS INC is based in ELKHART, Indiana at 2206 TOLEDO RD, 46516-5538. Phone: (574) 294-6200.

What are PINNACLE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS INC's out-of-service rates?

PINNACLE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS INC's driver out-of-service rate is 1.8%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 54.4%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.